[on topic, sort of] Taking a hint from the Quakers....

N2310D wrote:
.... I am now convinced along with others that the best, most effective
tactic shall be to shun he who will no longer be named nor addressed in any
of my posts regardless of however often he holds his self out to ridicule.

USENET is a great place to practice your ability to convince when you
can't coerce, and there are probably a lot of hints you can take from
Quakers about how to do that effectively. I'm not sure what public
calls for shunning have to do with Quakers, though. Shunning works a
lot better against members of tightly-knit communities without a lot of
outsiders. Maybe you meant the Amish?

As far as I understand, the Quaker thing to do would be to call for
mutual respect. Try to understand where he's coming from, just what it
is that makes you object so strongly, and attempt to engage in a
friendly conversation about why its worthwhile to treat others with
respect, and what in his posts constitutes disrespect. Wouldn't hurt to
find something positive to say as well; there's /something/ to look up
to in everybody. Possibly by e-mail, if his works, so that he's more
likely to see your actual, positive goal rather than a vengeful attempt
at public humiliation.

Try it! Even if you don't get anywhere, an honest try at
understanding his viewpoint is likely to lower your blood pressure.

~Adam Aulick